Navigate the complexities of probate with expert insights from Kierman Law. Learn about estate administration, will contests, and probate litigation to protect your rights and assets. Get the legal guidance you need for a smooth probate process.
Losing someone you love is heartbreaking enough. But when an estate suddenly becomes surrounded by silence, secrecy, and unanswered questions, grief can quickly turn into fear. That is the painful …
What Families Need to Know and Why It Matters Losing a loved one is overwhelming, and the last thing most families think about is credit reporting. However, notifying the credit …
Recently, a client brought in a will he believed was valid, but it wasn’t properly executed and didn’t include all the children. When I explained the probate court wouldn’t accept …
Many people believe that once they have created a Will –whether drafted by an experienced attorney or using a do-it-yourself solution – they have avoided probate. Unfortunately, that is not …
Personal representatives have a big job when it comes handling estate assets during probate. At all times, the personal representatives are expected to act in the best interests of the …
Studies estimate that 70 percent of family wealth is lost by the end of the second generation and 90 percent by the end of the third generation. To help your …
I recently heard 2 myths related to standalone retirement trusts that we would like to clarify. But first, what is a standalone retirement trust (or SRT)? It is a special …
To all healthcare workers: Thank you for all of your hard work – day in and day out (and often evenings, nights, and weekends). You tirelessly give of yourself to …
Most people understand that having some sort of an estate plan is a good thing. However, many of us do not take the first steps to get that estate plan …
Many people think of probate (the process of collecting, managing, and distributing a deceased person’s money and property) as a private process. However, because wills are filed at the courthouse, …
